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Sofia Coppola's glistening take on Priscilla Presley's life with Elvis is immersive and sad. But who exactly IS Priscilla, anyway?

Scripps Research Institute is mounting a study, aimed at learning how people who have it can reduce symptoms by rationing their energy.

Chair Michael Whatley sent a memo to staff emphasizing the initiatives he wants to see bolstered at the GOP's main campaigning operation now that Trump secured the delegates to receive the nomination.

The decision bolsters the chances that 15 defendants including former President Donald Trump will face trial this year for attempting to overturn the 2020 election result.

NPR reports from inside Haiti, as gangs unleash another day of violence in the country's capital. It comes as political groups try to form a transitional council.

Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28 from 1–5 p.m. May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden Great for artists of all ages, the Art Alive Garden of Activities brings hands-on fun to the floral extravaganza of Art Alive weekend. Join Museum educators in the floral-themed art-making space to experiment and explore through a variety of hands-on arts projects and demonstrations. The 2024 Garden of Activities will again be outdoors to serve more youth and families. Experiment with a new skill by choosing to partake in individual or collaborative activities. The Garden of Activities guided projects are inspired by the art of India and the special Art Alive installation from the Museum’s renowned Edwin Binney 3rd Collection of South Asian paintings. Special to the Art Alive 2024 Garden of Activities and as part of our celebration of the art of India, guided rangoli art making with guest instructors from DOTURMINDS (Dot Your Minds) will be a featured activity. Rangoli is an ancient Indian art form of multi-colored sand used to create floor decorations symbolizing wealth, joy, and prosperity, as well as thanksgiving to deities. DOTURMINDS (Dot Your Minds) instructors will guide participants through a hands-on activity creating tabletop rangoli art using printed patterns and bottles of colored sand to create personal rangoli art. Once completed, attendees will be asked to brush off the art and take the experience of creating the rangoli with you while learning the art of letting go. Free with Art Alive admission. Learn more about Art Alive 2024. San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Bloom Bash is Friday, April 26 from 7 p.m. – Midnight Bloom Bash is a 21+ event kicking off Art Alive weekend with delicious food and cocktails, a Ferris wheel and other festivities in the plaza outside the Museum, after-hours viewing of the Art Alive floral exhibition, and special art installations, including work by Bay-Area graffiti artist Nisha Kaur Sethi, who was brought up in the graffiti scene and is currently an artist and activist working as a professional sign painter. She draws inspiration from and was deeply influenced by childhood trips to India, learning the world of hand-painted film posters. Bloom Bash will also feature sweet and savory delicacies from more than 30 top eateries, including signature cocktails, craft beer, and upscale wine, plus live music, unique performances, and all-night dancing. BLOOM BASH FEATURES: Divine savory and sweet delicacies from San Diego’s top fine dining eateries, including special offerings of delicious Indian cuisine An extravagant selection of custom, mixed libations from Hendrick’s Gin, Milagro Tequila, Panama 66, Harrah’s Resort Southern California, The Desmond at Kimpton Alma, Locals Only Vodka, and Above Board Craft beer by Rincon Reservation Road Brewery Wines by Pali Wine Co. and other remarkable thirst-quenchers Custom henna design application with Henna San Diego Stunning contemporary art installations After-hours access to the Art Alive floral exhibition Return of the Ferris wheel on the plaza sponsored by Harrah’s Resort Southern California Live music, unique performances, and dancing all night Plus, more to be announced… Join us April 25-28, 2024, for an immersive dream-like fusion of flowers and art. Learn more about Art Alive 2024. Tickets are also available online at https://www.sdmart.org/art-alive-tickets/. San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Tania Branigan, once China correspondent for the Guardian, makes the strongest English-language effort yet to reconstruct what it was like to live through, and then with, this part of Chinese history.

Join us Nov. 11, 5 p.m.-8 p.m. for the Last Group Show! Hundreds of artists from local favorites to as far as the United Kingdom and everywhere in between have sent us works ranging from painting and video to sculpture and performance. All artists were invited to participate in The Last Group Show. On view Nov. 11 through Dec. 16. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Related links: Bread and Salt website | Instagram

Israel — with rare exceptions — has prevented foreign journalists from entering Gaza. As such, Palestinian reporters remain the world's eyes and ears on the ground, and they do so at great peril.